SPIRITS (5)

Absinthe traditionally has a natural green color but may also be colorless. It is commonly referred to in historical...

The origins of brandy are tied to the development of distillation. While the process was known in classical times,...

The distillation process concentrates the liquid to increase its alcohol by volume. As liquors contain significantly...

Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across Europe, particularly in southern Italy,

Rums are produced in various grades. Light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums...

The word shōchū (焼酎) is the Japanese rendition of the Chinese shaojiu (燒酒), meaning "burned liquor", which refers...

The red volcanic soils in the region of Tequila are well suited for growing the blue agave, and more than 300...

Vodka is traditionally drunk "neat" (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixers), and it is often served freezer...

Whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of...